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Recipe for Ginger Smash
Muddle 1tsp each of ginger and sugar
Cranberries
Orange Zest
Vodka
Apple Liquor
Serve Chilled on the Rocks
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Arlington National Cemetery
Listeners may be interested to know that these wreaths --- some 5,000 --- are donated by the Worcester Wreath Co. of Harrington, Maine. Since 1992, the owner, Merrill Worcester, provides the wreaths and the transportation to Arlington. Also, most years, groups of Maine school kids combine an educational trip to DC with this event to help out. Making this even more remarkable is the fact that Harrington is in one the poorest parts of the state.
The photograph displayed above is a Christmas-season picture of graves at Arlington National Cemetery, the final resting place of men and women who served the United States in the military and in the government. Every December since 1992, volunteers have laid wreaths donated by the Worcester Wreath Company of Harrington, Maine, at the headstones of over 5,000 of America's honored dead.
Morrill Worcester initially brought 4,000 surplus wreaths from the holiday decoration company he owns to adorn gravesites at Arlington in 1992. Every year since then he has set aside several thousand wreaths especially for that purpose, driving to Arlington in December with a trailer full of decorations and dozens of volunteers to distribute them throughout the cemetery. As Mr. Worcester told an Air Force reporter in 2005:
”We couldn't do anything in this country if it wasn't for the people who gave their lives to protect us. It's a great honor to be able to come here and pay our respects.”
That first year, there were just a few of us, and it took us five or six hours to get them placed. This year, we had extra help and got done in about an hour.
In 2006, Mr. Worcester hopes to expand the Arlington Wreath Project into Wreaths Across America, an effort to place memorial wreaths at more than 230 State and National Cemeteries and Veterans Monuments across the United States.
Mr. Worcester asks that all Americans observe a moment of silence at noon hour on December 14 "to reflect on the sacrifices made and freely given by those who will not be home for the holidays."
You Are Not FORGOTTEN!
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 Bring the holidays to our military troops by participating in Operation Holiday Cheer. The force behind the effort, now in its 5th year, is Lt. Governor Charlie Fogarty. If you have loved ones overseas and would like to send a package go to www.lt.gov.ri.gov  Workplace expert Robin Bond is a regular guest on The Helen Glover Show. Robin is also a correspondent on Court TV News. For more information on employment issues go to www.robinbond.com Author Nicholas Gilroy of Fixing America's Broken Public Education just appeared as Helen's guest. To learn about this must read go to
Educationreformnow.comIran in a Nutshell is a fascinating book by historian and bestselling author Amanda Roraback. To learn more about Roraback's recent fact finding mission go to www.enisen.com
Rhode Island Producer and Director Jon Raben was a recent guest on the show. His latest project, "Italian Americans and Federal Hill." To order the documentary go to www.italianamericansandfederalhill.comFlu season is almost here. Find out where you can get your flu shot.
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How hard is it to eliminate this hidden fat? Our reporter tried. Here's what it took.
By Amy O'Connor, Prevention magazine
Until recently, trans fats fell into a broad category of things that I knew weren't healthy but ate anyway, because, well, I'm busy paying bills and trying to keep my toddler from flinging the cat off the terrace. Besides, how much damage could a little man-made fat do?
Plenty, according to Jeffrey Aron, MD, an assistant clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco. "Emerging data strongly suggests that cancer and dementia are made worse by trans fats," he told me. "Putting trans fats into your body is like dropping fine grains of sand into a Swiss watch. Eventually, the system shuts down." Yikes. My body may run more like a Timex than a Rolex, but I still want to keep it ticking for as long as possible.
The Trouble with Trans
Ironically, nutritionists used to think trans fats were the healthy alternative to saturated fat, but that was before the evidence against them started piling up. In the 1990s, at least six major studies found that trans fats raised the ratio of "bad" LDL cholesterol to "good" HDL cholesterol; other research has found that trans fats can raise triglycerides, another risk factor for heart disease.
Three large investigations—the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, the Nurses' Health Study and the Alpha-Tocopherol Beta-Carotene Cancer Prevention Trial—strengthened the link between heart attacks and trans fats. Researchers suggest a reason: Trans fats trigger widespread systemic inflammation.
Currently, the USDA advises that we simply watch our intake (daily consumption is about 5.8 g). But the accumulating anti-trans research has led some public health groups to suggest tighter limits. The American Heart Association, for one, recommends reducing your intake to less than 1 percent of daily calories, or about 2 g. And the Center for Science in the Public Interest, a Washington, DC, nutrition-policy advocacy group, urges a zero-tolerance policy. As CSPI head Michael F. Jacobson, PhD, explains, "Trans fats account for as many as 50,000 deaths a year." When I heard that, I vowed to ban them from my household.
Unfortunately, that wasn't as easy as I'd originally hoped, because trans fats are found almost everywhere a busy mom might look. They're usually created when vegetable oil is hydroge-nated—altered with hydrogen—to make it solid at room temperature (think oil versus margarine). That solidity helps make potato chips crunchy and piecrusts tender. It also makes food more shelf stable, which means if a food is boxed or wrapped and sold in a grocery store, there's a good chance trans fats are lurking inside. So I called in the nutrition experts to help me navigate three square meals. Here are the lessons I learned along the way to trans-freedom.
Lesson 1: Labels Don't Tell You Everything
Since last January, federal law has mandated that all Nutrition Facts labels list trans fats under the line item for saturated fat. Simply by checking labels at the supermarket, I discovered that Oreo cookies and other favorite treats of mine are now trans-free. Triscuits, Wheat Thins, Chips Ahoy, Mallomars, Boca products, Honey Maid low-fat cinnamon grahams and some SnackWell's cookies also contain zero trans.
But when I check in with Jacobson, he's not impressed. That's because some of the foods labeled trans-fat free aren't. "That packaging can be deceptive," he says. "When it says 0 g trans fat, by law it can contain up to half a gram per serving." A few servings a day, and you could find yourself in dangerous trans-land.
Still, it is possible to shop smart. Stores like Whole Foods and Wild Oats Markets have instituted a total ban. Otherwise, scrutinize the ingredients list; the words hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated are the number one tip-off that trans fats are present. Finally, search out USDA-certified organic products; the process of hydrogenation is forbidden under current organics regulations.
Lesson 2: Even Healthy Foods Have Some Trans
Pizza, pancakes and potpie form the pyramid that is my 18-month-old's diet. I found trans fats in every one. I replaced the pies and pancake mix with trans-free alternatives—Amy's Vegetable Pot Pie and Bisquick Heart Smart—and swapped the frozen pizzas with safer picks from Healthy Choice.
Then Aron and Jacobson tell me that negligible amounts of trans fats occur naturally in meat and milk. The catch: My husband will move out if I make him become a vegan. Since these tiny levels pose no harm, according to experts, we're going to live with natural trans.
Lesson 3: Menus Are Minefields
There's no law that says restaurants, delis, or coffee shops have to reveal their ingredients, so finding the trans fats on a menu is nearly impossible. But they're there; restaurants generally use them because they're more stable than other cooking oils.
Many popular chains, including Au Bon Pain, Panera Bread, California Pizza Kitchen and Wendy's, to their credit, have switched to healthier oils; those that haven't—such as McDonald's, Starbucks and Burger King—offer complete nutritional information online. (That's where I learn that my favorite Starbucks pumpkin scone weighs in with a whopping 6 g of trans fats. Thankfully, the equally tasty raspberry scone is trans free.) To further protect diners, some local governments, such as in New York City (where I live), have moved to institute bans.
One night, when placing a take-out order, I'm thrilled to hear that the local barbecue joint has jumped on the no-trans bandwagon. The feast arrives, and I settle in with a big ol' plate of cole slaw, tangy baked beans and delightfully greasy short ribs. No trans—but lots of finger-lickin' saturated fat. Oh well, that's another article.
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Helen's Daily Blog
Monday 12-18-2006 12:02pm ET
WRAPPIN’ UP THE WEEK…
First the Christmas trees are up at the Seattle-Tacoma Airport, then, in the dark of night, they’re removed. Why? Because a Rabbi wanted a menorah placed beside them. So, instead of simply placing the menorah in the airport as the Rabbi requested, the management removed all decorations, leaving the airport bare, something Ebenezer Scrooge would be proud of. Thankfully, airport employees notified the media, and after appropriate public outrage, the trees were once again placed about for the holiday season. I still contend that a Christmas tree is NOT a religious symbol, and that a dradel should be placed alongside the trees rather than a menorah, which IS a religious symbol, but let’s hope the management at the airport will think clearly next year and make the right decision.
In another "first you see it, then you don’t" incident, employees at Lincoln Park and Newport "Grand" were told to give very personal information on job applications. This information included numbers of bank accounts and safety deposit boxes, names of any and all ex-spouses, and arrest information, even if the charges had been dismissed. This wasn’t just for new employees, but also for current employees and those who do NOT handle money. And the applications were due by Dec. 15th. Many feared that if they did NOT comply and hand over this sensitive information, they might loose their jobs. Just what you need this time of year, huh? Another thing old Ebenezer Scrooge would be proud of. The employees got a temporary reprieve while the details are being reviewed. This just means their jobs are safe for the time being, and that the case will be looked at again after the first of the year.
We should all say a loud THANK YOU to the very astute people at Nationwide Tractor-Trailer School in Smithfield, R.I. for noticing the odd behavior of one of their students this past week. The student in question was an Indian national, here illegally, very anxious to learn how to drive the big rigs, loaded down with hazmat, but not interested in learning how to back the truck up or park it. Luckily for all of us, this raised suspicions with the school and they reported their concerns to local authorities, which notified Homeland Security, and they took the proper action in arresting this man. It is through their quick action that this incident was stopped here locally before it became a full-blown terror threat.
It was great having Jim Gilchrist with us on Thursday. He is the founder of the MinuteManProject, a native Rhode Islander, a decorated U.S. Marine veteran of Vietnam, and a true patriot. As America faces more and more problems with the rise of illegal immigration, Jim talks about the effect this has on all of us: the threat to homeland security, to health care, education, and suppression of wages. Congress will take up this issue soon, to we need to keep the pressure on. Bravo Zulu, Jim! Keep up the good work!
Sen. Linc Chaffee appeared on The Daily Show with John Stewart this week. Senator Chaffee, don’t give up your day job. Oopps…you already have…
A report released this week says the U.S. government was spying on Diana, Princess of Wales. Of course, this would have been under the Clinton administration. I’ll bet there was video along with audiotapes of her, strictly for official use, mind you.
Barak Obama appeared on Monday Night Football, giving the illusion that he would be announcing his run for the presidency. Instead he says he’s ready to see the Chicago Bears go all the way. What’s next? Hillary on Oprah?
Once again, we see that many of Rhode Island’s schools are failing. It’s time for teachers, administrators and their unions to FIX this problem. In the meantime, vouchers should be offered to those families who wish to have their kids educated in better schools while the bureaucrats figure out the course of action. How many kids are we going to allow to languish in a failing system while we continue to discuss this?
Rep. Tim Johnson, D-South Dakota, suffered what many people thought was a stroke last week. He was rushed into surgery while his family anxiously waited to hear the outcome. But the way it was reported on the nightly news, you’d think the ONLY concern to America was the balance of power in Washington. How far have we sunk, morally, in this country, that this is our first concern? Shame on us…
Matsuzaka comes to Boston!!!!! Is he worth the money and hype? Let’s hope so…
Have a great weekend.
Here is an idea to print out and save with your Christmas lists. Have some fun and do something really worthwhile too! Fun with the ACLU Want to have some fun this CHRISTMAS? Send the ACLU a CHRISTMAS CARD! As they are working so very hard to get rid of the CHRISTMAS part of this holiday, we should all send them a nice, CHRISTIAN, card to brighten up their dark, sad, little world. Make sure it says "Merry Christmas" on it. Here's the Address, just don't be rude or crude. ACLU 125 Broad Street 18th Floor New York, NY 10004
Final Four 4 - Sundra 3 - Becky 2 - Ozzie Winner - Yul
Iraq Video
Monday 11-06-2006 12:37pm ET
 See Capt. Matthew Fehmel, USMC, pictorial record of his experience as a company commander in Fallujah in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The video will take a while to download but it is well worth the wait. Click here for the video
Thursday 10-26-2006 10:45am ET
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Poll: Do you think Bill Clinton's recent outburst of temper on Fox News will help Hillary? *****end poll*****
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